Why we Should celebrate Christmas

by Pastor Domenico Fede
(Australia)

Luke 2:1-21

2 In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. 2 (This was the first census that took place whilea Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.

Context :• Here we have the story when Jesus was born according to Luke• Everyone Had to go to there own home town to be registered• So when Joseph and Mary went to Bethlehem • Jesus was born • And there where shepherds in the field• And Angels appeared to them • And They where afraid • And the Angel Said don’t be afraid• We bring you good tidings to you• There is a Savior that has been born to you• Go find him he is in A manger • And the Shepard’s went to find out if this was true• And they Found to be true & told everyone

Introduction :

What I would like to talk about is why we should celebrate Christmas.

• There are so many people out there• Saying we should not celebrate Christmas• There are many Christians that say we should not celebrate Christmas because it is pagan festival.• Others say we should not Celebrate Christmas because it will offended other religions• But I say today we should Celebrate Christmas• Now I know Christmas is not the 25th of December• It is something that Constantine put in many centuries ago• And I know the word Christmas is bit miss leading Christ – Mass• I don’t Believe we should do a Mass every time when we celebrate Christmas every year like some churches do• But Christmas should be celebrated

What want to talk about is 1. Why Should Us Christians Celebrate Christmas ?2. What should we do for the Christmas message ?3. What is the True Christmas for the Christian ?

I. Why Should Us Christians Celebrate Christmas

1. Because Jesus Was born v7 (7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son.)

2. Because the Angel of the Lord told the Good News v10 (10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news)

3. Its Good News (v10 I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.)

4. Because it brings Great Joy for all People v10 (that will cause great joy for all the people )

5. Because there is evidence that Jesus was born (12 This will be a sign to you)

6. Because Angel Celebrated his Birth (13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,)

7. Because Jesus birth Brings Glory to God ( 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,) – anything brings Glory is good and proper

8. Because What happened was true ( 15 When the angels had left them and

gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”)

9. It helps us to spread the Good News about Gods love (17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child,)

10. Its greatest Avant for Christians

11. There 2 Avant’s for Christians a. 1) Christmas b. 2) Easter

12. Because God gave us a gift to usi. It was the best giftii. No one else could give the same

13. To Remember what God has done in the past14. That we don’t forget about Christmas15. We don’t forget about God16. We Don’t forget about Jesus17. We Don’t forget about the Holy Spirit18. We don’t forget about the Angels19. We Don’t forget about Bethlehem20. We Don’t forget the Joy it brought to the world 21. We Don’t forget about the true story22. We don’t forget about our Salvation23. We Don’t forget that Jesus came in the flesh24. To Encourage us25. It to make us happy26. To Give us hope 27. Its to change peoples thinking about Christmas28. It’s a time where we can preach the Gospel29. A Time to reflect what God has done30. Its time to Be like Godi. To be Graciousii. To be Forgivingiii. To be Full of Mercyiv. To be Caringv. To be Lovingvi. To be Honestvii. Looking out to other peopleviii. A Time to be sensitive to other peoples needsix. It’s a time be together having fellowshipx. It’s a time to bring others to churchxi. It’s a time to Praise Godxii. It’s a time to forgivexiii. It’s a time be mindful of Godxiv. Its time to think of Godxv. Its time to please Godxvi. It’s a Time To Read your biblexvii. It’s a time to not be Drunk –( I have seen Christians Drunk )xviii. Its time be on your best behavior xix. Its time to have self-controlxx. It’s a time represent Christxxi. It’s to forget about yourself think of others

II. What should we do for the Christmas message ?

1. We Should protect ita. Why ?b. its one of the greatest things God ever did for manc. Its very important for the human Raced. Its very needy for the non Christians2. It is one of the greatest tools the Christian has3. There are many people out there who are trying to destroy the Christmas message

4. Who is trying Destroying Christmas ?a. The Devil is trying to Destroy Christmasi. Why ?ii. Christmas is very dangerous to the Deviliii. Christmas message will safe people for eternity.

b. Television is trying to destroy the Christmas messagec. Cartoons are trying to destroy the Christmas messaged. Hollywood is trying to destroy the Christmas messagee. Walt Disney is trying to destroy the Christmas messagef. Santa Clause is trying to destroy Christmas messageg. Education is trying to destroy the Christmas messageh. Schools are trying to destroy the Christmas messagei. Preschools trying to destroy the Christian message j. Universities trying to destroy the Christmas messagek. Evolutionist are trying to destroy the Christian message l. Science is trying to destroy the Christian message m. Un belief is trying to destroy the Christmas Messagen. Atheist are trying to destroy the Christmas messageo. Shops are trying to destroy the Christmas messagep. Advertising is trying to destroy the Christmas messageq. People that don’t standup the Christian message is destroying the message

5. We Should not talk bad about it6. We Should talk about Christmas all the time

III. What is the True Christmas for the Christian ?

1. When you ask Jesus into your lifea. Have you asked Jesus into your life ?b. You can tonight because of the Jesus was bornc. What is Christmas when was born2. When Jesus enter the person life3. When we have eternity in his heart4. When Jesus is in Control of your life5. Christmas is everyday for the Christian6. When a Christian brings another person into the Kingdom

In conclusion :What can I say about this passage and Message ?

1) We should celebrate Christmas because God dida. Even though it wasn’t called Christmasb. And man gave the namec. We should still celebrate it d. Because it makes us remember Christ’s Birth into the World2) We Should protect Christmas a. Because it is one of the greatest tool the Christian has for Evangelism

b. Because it reminds us of Christ the Birth c. Anything that reminds us about Jesus is a good thingd. Anything that reminds us of Gods glory is a good thinge. Christmas did really happen that’s why we should talk about Christmas3) What is the Christians true Christmas ?a. When Jesus enters a person lifeb. When Jesus lives in a personc. And He is there every day of his lifed. That is true Christmase. For the Christian, Christmas is every Day !